Regner Victoria

spamcan

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This is a question that the live steam experts will hopefully be able to answer!

I bought a Regner Victoria at the Exeter show a couple of weeks ago. When I tried to steam her last weekend she would not light and there was no hissing of gas. I thought it was a blocked gas jet and removed this and cleaned it with a burst of gas After re-fitting, the gas made a normal sound when the tap was opened. However the boiler still would not light and it seemed that insufficient gas was reaching the chimney. I removed and cleaned the gas jet again but no improvement. At this point I noticed that there was a collar at the cab end of the boiler tube (similar to a jubilee clip). This could be opened and slid over the two air holes. I did this and left a small gap. The boiler lit immediately and the loco ran with no problems. The instructions did not mention this, I just did it out of desperation! Why did this worK and should I cover the gaps completely?
 

Doug

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Its to adjust the airflow - slide it back and forth to get the best flame. Don't cover the holes completely.
 

spamcan

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Thanks Doug. I wish the instructions mentioned this, it would have saved a lot of frustration!
 

New Haven Neil

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Oooh, first one on the block!

Can we have photos and impressions please??? That little loco has an odd appeal.....aesthetically challenged, but I like it! :)

I have a book on the P&H with the only 2 photos known of Victoria, not a success in any shape or form!
 

brianthesnail96

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Glad you got it going in the end... are you glad you gave in to temptation now?
 

spamcan

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Hi Brian, Yes I am very glad! I am partial to Regner locos and their eccentricities. My Vincent also needed a bit of attention to the gas jet and also a good period of running in. Now it runs like a dream and I am expecting Victoria to do likewise. I will post some pics when the weather improves.
 

Ferrysteam

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The secret to Regners is don't have the gas too high when lighting.:)
 

Ferrysteam

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Like these better.
 

steveciambrone

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Here are two videos of my Victoria, I am quite pleased with it. When i first opened the gas valve on mine I actually could hear the jet being plugged, then I had to clear it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=untR_9KsbSQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfeMRkESaAU&feature=related


Thanks
Steve
 

GarryH

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What a sweeeeeeeeet loco. :)
 

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What that needs is an 88mm barrell sticking out of it..............................

But I do like it strangley enough it's just ..............Well.............Odd!..........
 

spamcan

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I have a pile of work to do but sun is shining and the temptation to fire up my Victoria was too great. Here are a few pics
 

spamcan

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Last pic for now, I must go back to my work! My initial assessment of Victoria is positive. I have only run her twice and she will need several more steamings to run in. My Vincent needed about 12 and the performace improved each time. I still had problems in lighting Victoria, maybe the jet is partially blocked? She is a lovely slow runner and I look forward to steaming her again very soon
 

hobbyfossi201

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Thanks for the pics, your Victora looks really good, especially the last pic is my favourite.
regards
hobbyfossi
 

Ferrysteam

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Paul,
If the jet gets blocked again,try filling the gas tank with the gas valve open.The extra pressure in the can should clear the jet.Don't light it of course. :)
 

spamcan

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Thanks for that advice, Allan. I will try it if there are further problems
 

spamcan

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Hi Tac, There are two cylinders at the front of the cab